Andrew Brown, president of WP Diamonds, an online purchaser of fine jewelry and diamonds. offers his predictions for diamond engagement ring trends for 2019. Women, check this out so you are in the know. Men — pay attention, too, if you want to give the person of your dreams the right diamond look. Ovals: Ovals truly are standing the test of time. This elegant diamond cut has topped the list so many times over the decades, set both vertically and horizontally, and with its big comeback in 2018, it continues to shine for the upcoming year. Asymmetric Rings: Fine jewelry has seen a surge in more forward elements like asymmetrical designs, organically shaped stones and a play between delicate and bold…engagement rings will be no different. Emily Ratajkowski’s double stone (pear and emerald cut) engagement ring is just one of the many pieces paving the way for beautifully individual diamond rings. Vintage Inspired: Everything old is new again. With 2019 pulling style inspiration from such a vast range of decades, diamonds will feel the references as well. Intricate settings and colored gemstones inspired by the Art Deco era will be amongst the most prevalent. Cushion Cut: The famed cushion cut has been a favorite since its introduction but, thanks to Priyanka Chopra’s perfect 4ct cushion cut Tiffany diamond ring that continues to break the internet, we expect to see the cut now more than ever before. Pink Everything: Anyone looking for a unqiue, alternative engagement ring in 2019 will most likely opt for a colored stone, especially pink. Lady Gaga set a precedent this year with a her 6 carat pink sapphire ring, followed shortly by a pink stunner given to Katy Perry by Orlando Bloom. With endless options in this category in both style and price point, pink center stones and other colored engagement rings...

Filienna creates stunning ultra-feminine jewelry at incredible prices. The brand uses a brush silver alloy that blends precious silver, copper and other materials to achieve an exquisite rose gold tone metal that is then used to create the jewelry. The brand draws inspiration from the rare traditional craft of filigree jewelry making and the ancient art of henna body art. Filienna celebrates freedom, beauty, balance, creativity, and craft in its lace-like metal threads of rosy blush silver that will never fade and that is inspired by nature’s beauty. My favorites in the Filienna offering come mostly from the Leaf and Flower collections. They are beautiful jewels that sit perfectly on the neck, and– in the case of earrings, bracelets and rings — draw attention to the ears, wrists and fingers. You feel a little better inside wearing this jewelry. The Flower Lady necklace actually accentuates the collar bone and neckline with a cascading scroll of flowers and swirls. Meanwhile, the Flower Infinity ring is an openworked ring that blossoms in swirling floral blooms. This ring fascinates from every angle, with each organic filigree detail finished in a granulated texture style that references traditional filigree jewelry. From the Leaf collection, my favorite piece is the Leaf Cascade earrings that sway with your every move. They feature row upon row of dangling henna-motif leaves that are incredibly light weight and comfortable to wear. Retail prices range from $70 for a ring to just under $400 for a necklace....

Recently, on my Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com, I wrote about the newly released Cartier high-jeweled masterpieces that were created using rare Colombian emeralds, here we repost that article. The Cartier Maria Felix High Jewelry Suite is based on 14 rare cabochon-cut emeralds from Colombia.CARTIER It was more than 40 years ago, back in 1975, that Mexican actress María Félix, known for playing exotic femme fatale roles, marched into Cartier’s Rue de la Paix, Paris, boutique with a baby crocodile in an aquarium. The reason the reptile accompanied her: Felix wanted the brand’s jewelers to replicate the crocodile face, head, body, legs and tail as closely as possible in a special necklace for her. After careful study and much sketching, Cartier’s incredible artisans masterfully executed a necklace consisting of two articulated crocodiles that hugged the neck and that also could be removed from the neck and worn separately as brooches. The original Cartier necklace custom-made for Maria Felix is now part of the Cartier Collection of important historic pieces.CARTIER The two crocodiles comprising the necklace included one crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and meticulously set with more than 1,000 brilliant-cut fancy intense yellow diamonds weighing 60.02 carats. The second crocodile was sculpted in 18-karat white gold was set with 1,060 emeralds totaling 66.86 carats. The crocodile eyes were set with rubies for one and emeralds for the other. Maria Felix loved the necklace and wore it for years. Today, that original necklace is part of the brand’s Cartier Collection of exquisite historic jewels. However, it is such a beloved creature and mystical piece that Cartier has opted to pay tribute to that necklace and the bold actress, by releasing four high-jewelry Cartier Maria Felix executions– each a one-of-a-kind work of wearable art. Each piece in the Cartier Maria Felix...

This article by Roberta Naas was originally written and posted in her Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com Finding exceptionally large diamonds is rare. Finding extra large diamonds in fancy colors is even more rare. As such, the announcement by Dominion Diamond Mines that it has unearthed the largest known diamond ever found in North America is big news. Found in October at the Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada, the Canadamark(TM) yellow diamond weighs in at 552 carats and beats the previous record (held by the Diavik Foxfire diamond) of 187.7 carats that was also found at the same mine. Dominion Diamond Mines ULC sources responsibly mined diamonds and owns 40 percent of Diavik. The Diavik Diamond Mine is just shy of 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories of Canada, and has produced several important stones in the past. This newest discovery measures about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and more than 2 inches in height. The color and texture are unique geologically speaking, as such a large and rare yellow diamond doesn’t usually form in the region. According to Dominion Diamond Mines’ release, “Abrasion markings on the stone’s surface attest to the difficult journey it underwent during recovery, and the fact that it remains intact is remarkable.” The 552-carat yellow diamond found in Diavik mine is the largest diamond found in North America to date.DOMINION DIAMOND MINES The Canadamark(TM) program by Dominion Diamond Mines ensures that all diamonds bearing its logo are rigorously tracked from mine to polished gem in order to offer final consumers full transparency of the supply chain. Once the rough is cut, the diamonds will be certified as Canadamark(TM). In the case of the previously found Diavik Foxfire diamonds, rather than sell it in the rough, the stone was cut and polished —...

Graff Diamonds is known as one of the world’s premier purveyors of diamonds. Recently, on our Forbes.com column, Perfect Timing, we wrote about the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona rough diamond owned by Graff that was said to be the most valuable of its kind in the world. Graff first purchased the diamond oabout one year ago in a $53 milllion deal. It was the intention to cut that rough diamond – the second largest ever discovered — into a host of smaller diamonds to create a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for discerning customers to own a piece of that rarity and history. Now, Graff unveils the first approximately 60 diamonds cut from that rough and created in scintillating pieces of jewelry. Each diamond cut from the Lesedi La Rona is D-color.GRAFF DIAMONDS “The cutting of the Lesedi La Rona rough diamond, the largest rough diamond to be found in more than a century, was no small undertaking. It took master diamond cutters and gemologists more than a year of analysis, cutting and polishing before attaining the first 60-plus finished stones. While the main stone is still being worked on, Graff’s master designers took the first cut and polished stones – ranging in size from just under a carat to more than 100 carats each – and have incorporated them into extraordinary jewelry.” Graff Diamonds reveals the first 60 stones cut from the 1,000-plus-carat Lesedi La Rona rough diamond.GRAFF DIAMONDS “Each individual diamond is of D-color (the highest grade for a diamond) and possesses exceptionally clarity. Each is verified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is laser inscribed with both Graff and Lesedi la Rona as proof of unique origin and as authentication. Each will have its own unique GIA number, as well. The first creations include oval, cushion and other fancy-cut...

Recently at the Joaillerie D’ Art Haute Couture Parish Fashion week, where Fall/Winter 2018-2019 fashions were being unveiled, BaroQco showcased some pretty stunning jewelry. Like its name suggests, the company’s creations are inspired by the baroque era where grandeur was embraced. The newest pieces from designers Imelda and Eduardo are designed to surprise and delight. They have incredible details that must be seen in person to appreciate. The winter collection is rigid and makes quite a strong impression — pushing the boundaries of art and craftsmanship. The pieces are made using opal, gold and Swarovski crystals, and all of the metal work is nickel free for environmental reasons. Credits: Pictures : Greg Alexander Bodies : Adeline Ziliox ...

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